授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
13086:[2025 秋セメスター]IR18‐EE232 Media and Society(RB) § 13087:IR-ECS204 Media in World Politics(RB) § 13088:RUIR-3521 Media and Society(RB) 2025 秋セメスター 木3 国際関係学部 AVILES ERNULT J. R. 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

明学館MG001号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

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受講生の到達目標

1. Demonstrate a foundational understanding of key theoretical frameworks relevant to the interpretation of media and communication processes.
2. Analyze and interpret a diverse range of media texts
3. Identify and explain the historical and cultural contexts that shape the production and reception of media texts.
4. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills by applying theoretical frameworks to analyze and interpret media texts.
5. Conduct independent research and effectively synthesize information from various sources.
6. Communicate effectively in writing through clear, concise, and well-supported arguments.
7. Engage in thoughtful and respectful discussions about complex and controversial issues related to media and popular culture.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Introduction to Media Studies

* What is media?
* Key concepts: media, culture, society
* Course overview and expectations

2

Representation

Introduction to Image Analysis.
*Speech as communication.
*The medium and message.

3

Image analysis

Form, content (mise-en-scene).
*Context, contact, and the message.
*Codes and color.
*Images in sequence

4

Semiotics I

Introduction to semiotics.
*Saussure and binary opposition.
*C.S. Pierce
*Barthes

5

Semiotics II

Semiotic analysis
*Paradigm and syntagm
*Myths and embedded signifiers.

6

Media Audiences I

* Active vs. passive audiences
* Audience reception theory

7

Media Audiences II

* The impact of media on audience behavior
Cultivation Theory
    Case study: The impact of video game violence

8

Media and Politics I

Ideology, discourse and hegemony
*Propaganda and political advertising
* Media and social movements
 [Case study: Media coverage of a recent political event]

9

Media and Politics II

Ideology and Media
* Hegemony and the role of media in maintaining power structures
* Analyzing media texts for ideological messages

10

Counter Cinema and editing

Alternative methods of editing.
Montage, Diegesesis and divergent forms of composition.

11

Representation and Reality

How to analyze films as historical document.
Images. stereotypes and conventions in historical (re)presentation.
* Case Study: A film that depicts a historical event (e.g., Gladiator, Schindler's List).

13

Media and Technology

* The digital age and the changing media landscape
* Social media and its impact on society

13

Student Presentations I

* Student presentations on media-related research topics

14

Student Presentations II

* Student presentations on media-related research topics

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Students will be assigned a "text" as well as a writing assignment to be submitted by Week 8 of the course.

授業実施形態

In-person classes

授業外学習の指示

All students are expected to complete reading of the materials prior to each class.
Copies of reading materials will be provided at the earlier stage of the program.
Additional reading beside the assigned articles can help with your understanding of the course.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

In-class writing assignments (summary of and comments on topics discussed in class): 40 %
Final Presentation (case studies selected by students): 40%
Participation in Discussion: 20%

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

There is no textbook for the course. Readings for each week will be provided in the class.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

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